We love this veggie dip in my family. We have it all the time: holidays, cookouts, get-togethers, or whenever we feel like filling up on lots of veggies. It's just so good that it's irresistible.

This dip is a winner all around. First, it's the best tasting dip around. It's the kind of thing you can't stop eating. Second, it's SUPER quick and easy to make. Just 4 ingredients mixed together and you're ready to go. Third, it's enough dip to satisfy a large crowd. The recipe makes 3 cups of dip; Enough to please all of your friends and family an still have some left over. Fourth, it stays fresh for days. The flavor is actually better the second day. Fifth, this dip is a bit different when compared to other veggie dips; Most dips we've have seen seem to be ranch based, but this veggie dip is made with italian dressing mix. A nice change of pace, we think. Sixth, this dip has a secret ingredient - cottage cheese. It adds a wonderful flavor and is a great way to cut the heaviness of the mayonnaise and sour cream.

So, we all love muffins, right? Typically sweet, cupcake-like breakfast treats that are sometimes filled with chocolate chips. What's not to love? They are a great and easy weekend breakfast and perfect for those busy holiday mornings. But sometimes it's nice to have a healthy option for a muffin. Here's where these healthy banana oat muffins come in.

I started by using mostly oat flour, which offers the nutritional benefits of whole grains. Just be sure to verify that the oat flour you are using is gluten-free. I used peanut butter instead of butter to give a boost of healthy fats. Mashed banana provides most of the sweetness with help from a little bit of honey and brown sugar. Applesauce helps to keep these muffins moist for days. The addition of walnuts and and raisins give another additional boost of healthy fats, iron, and potassium. All of this goodness is combined with cinnamon and nutmeg making these the perfect healthy choice. Try them for breakfast and see for yourself!